Wooden Chicken

1935/1942

Frances Cohen

Associated Names
Frances Cohen

Artist, American, 1912 - unknown

The sculpture portrays a rooster with its tail feathers fanned out. It is primarily crafted in light brown or beige, with various colored accents including green, red, and yellow. The material appears to be painted ceramic or carved wood. The sculpture stands upright, showcasing a stylized representation of a rooster. The texture and pattern on the surface, along with the colors, create a vibrant look that draws attention to the detailed form of the bird.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 24.8 cm (13 3/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8685

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 684, no. 2531.

Wikidata ID

Q64562153

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